The article highlights the creation of a new modern education system, the updating of its content and teaching methods, all aimed at nurturing citizens with high competitiveness, working in creative directions, and distinguished by their cognitive abilities. The proposed effective pathways are geared towards developing the education system. It's noted that the modern school is diverse and complex, constantly evolving, with new demands placed on educational content and the organization of the educational process in society. It's determined that an effective manager is a conceptual ideal leader who understands the fundamental principles of management theory, can effectively implement them in practice, and demonstrates high professional competence. It's considered that an effective leader in modern society should be adept at setting goals correctly and solving emerging problems. Recommendations are provided to enhance a director's abilities in planning and executing work, organizing the workday, and outlining clear responsibilities. Various methods for organizing the workday, delineating responsibilities, and making correct decisions regarding economic activities are suggested. Competencies required by school leaders to implement new initiatives in education are analyzed.